Anglesey is the largest island of Wales and certainly the
most attractive. It’s full of history and culture that has lovingly been
preserved over the years making this impressive isle an intriguing visit full
of pleasant surprises. Almost three quarters of the population are Welsh
speaking (as well as English), all signs and information points have
translations to English so don’t worry if you can’t speak Welsh. Formerly home
to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, William and Kate, Anglesey has many
historic sites and notable places of interest you can visit such as, the great
masterpiece that is Beaumaris Castle, the ancient monastery and dovecote of
Penmon Priory, Parys Mountain near Amlwch which is home to the remains of the
largest copper mine in the world, the RSPB reserve and lighthouse at South
Stack in Holyhead, and not to mention the numerous long sandy beaches, fishing
villages, timeworn memorials and old military sea plane bases.

The Area

The entire Anglesey coastline was designated an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1967 to protect the aesthetic appeal, the
coastlines variety of landscape and the inhabitants from inappropriate
development. This covers all 125 miles of the coastal path around Anglesey. The
main features of this distinctive landscape are low cliffs alternating with
coves and pebble beaches, sheer limestone cliffs interspersed with fine sandy beaches
and long stretches of beautiful sand dunes. The coastline is also home to an
abundance of varied wildlife such as seals, porpoises and rays as well as
wading birds, oystercatchers, redshanks and ringed plovers, many of which you
should be able to spot along your route.

The Walking

As you follow the Welsh
Coastal Path you will be guided by good waymarks and mostly clear paths,
our walk notes will assist you along the way giving you detailed information on
the areas and distances. On occasions, you dip inland to explore notable
historic sites of the island. Walking trails are well kept therefore you can
relax and absorb your surroundings. The walks themselves aren’t too challenging
but keep you going for the majority of the day. On some days you can opt to
walk less or more to suit the weather and your ability.

You can combine this trek with our Llŷn Peninsula trek
completing two sections of the Wales Coastal Path within two weeks. You can
also opt to complete the famous ascent of Yr Wyddfa - Mount Snowdon (the highest mountain in England and Wales), either
at the start or end of this trek, we offer a choice of 3 routes to the summit -
easy, moderate and challenging. Access to the mountain is just 20 minutes
from Bangor which is your arrival point and can be reached by a pre-arranged
taxi.

Baggage Transfer

Your
bags will be transferred for you from hotel to hotel, leaving you free to
travel with a day rucksack only.

All accommodations are good quality and have
been chosen for their friendliness, location and coastal charm. All rooms are
warm, comfortably furnished and have private bathrooms. Breakfast is included
every day and dinner on 6 nights - we don't include dinner in Holyhead due to
many local restaurants.

Day 1: On arrival you will be
collected and transferred to your first hotel in Beaumaris (included).
Overnight Beaumaris.

Day 2:You
will be collected from your hotel in the morning and transferred to Penmon
Point to begin your walk (you can shorten this walk by being dropped off 5
miles further along). Beginning from the picturesque lighthouse opposite Puffin
Island, you traverse through farmland passing various historic sites before
dropping down to the wide sweep of Red Wharf Bay. You will pass above limestone
cliffs then along the cliffs to an attractive beach before making your way to
your hotel. Overnight Moelfre.

Ascent: 340m. Descent: 310m. Distance: 14 miles. Time: 5 ½
hours.

Day 3:
Begin by walking through the interesting village of Moelfre, well known for its
lifeboat station and famous shipwrecks. Walk above sandy beaches before turning
inland passing the Dulas estuary, a haven for birdlife, then along the shore.
You will walk through heathland to the historic port of Amlwch near Parys
Mountain, formerly the worlds’ biggest producer of copper. A short walk remains
along the cliff tops to Bull Bay. Overnight Amlwch.

Ascent: 300m. Descent: 330m. Distance: 15 miles. Time: 5 ½
hours.

Day 4:
A shorter day today but with plenty to explore. This section of the coastal
path is magnificent with some of the best coastal cliff walking in Wales. You
will pass the impressive ruins of a former brickworks and natural rock arch
nearby. The headland also provides a short excursion to a superb viewpoint. You
walk past the site of an abandoned china clay works before arriving at
Llanbadrig church perched on a hilltop dating back to AD 440. From here a short
walk brings you to the seaside village of Cemaes with its sheltered harbour. Overnight
Cemaes.

Ascent: 260m. Descent: 250m. Distance: 6 ¾ miles. Time: 2 ¾
hours.

Day 5:Walk
along to Wylfa Head before turning inland. Soon after you come to the shingle
bank where the lagoon trapped behind is home to a significant colony of terns
in the summer. On your way to the wild Carmel Head, you can call in at a lovely
secluded 6th century church. Look out to the Skerries lighthouse as you turn along
the coast, dropping down to pebble beaches before more clifftops take you along
to Church Bay, home to a small folk museum. We recommend eating at the Lobster
Pot restaurant once you are finished walking for either a late lunch or early
dinner (it is on your path). Once you are done you will be collected and
transferred back to Cemaes. Overnight Cemaes.

Ascent: 200m. Descent: 210m. Distance: 11 miles. Time: 4
hours.

Day 6:
You will be collected in the morning and transferred to your finishing point from
the previous day. You pass several sandy beaches along the way before turning
inland to skirt around an estuary, home to many birds. As you cross the river
over a pedestrian bridge, you can take a short diversion to the charming
village of Llanfachraeth. Following the estuary brings you to the Stanley
Embankment, the final stage of Telford’s early 19th century highway from
London. Walk along here to cross onto Holy Island and along the shore towards
the port over an impressive bridge. Overnight Holyhead.

Ascent: 200m. Descent: 210m. Distance: 14 ½ miles. Time: 5 ¾
hours.

Day 7:
Today’s walk is a highlight of this trek. After passing Holyhead breakwater,
you climb up a narrow path to the heathland of South Stack Cliffs Nature
Reserve – spectacular sea cliffs, lighthouses, sea birds and historical sites
await you. You could visit the highest point on Anglesey, the location of an
Iron Age hill fort and Roman watch tower. You can choose to zig-zag down the
steps towards the suspension bridge with its dramatic lighthouse. You will
arrive at an RSPB visitor centre with a look out over high cliffs with nesting
sea birds. Your last night is a real treat at a 5* restaurant with very
comfortable large rooms. Overnight Trearddur Bay.

Ascent: 300m. Descent: 310 m. Distance: 11 miles. Time: 4 ¾
hours.

Day 8:Transfer to Holyhead train station for your return journey home (included).

The natural
beauty of the Isle of Anglesey is best experienced ‘out of season’ although it
is a year round destination.

Late autumn, winter and early spring offer the walker the stunning beauty and
true spiritual essence of this remarkable landscape with empty paths, quiet
places to stay and of course, the variable Welsh weather. The rest of the year whilst generally offering a more
stable climate, is busy with visitors although this is mainly restricted to
villages and beaches.

In late summer the sea, already warmed by the Gulf Stream, is warm enough for a
swim from a golden sandy bay. The hardier are welcome to swim for a longer period. Early booking is
essential for school and public holidays when accommodation is at a premium and
difficult to secure.

Manchester
and Liverpool are the closest airports with Manchester welcoming regular flights from the US,
connections in the Middle East from Australia and from other UK airports.
Manchester and Liverpool are located under 2 hours away from the start point in
Beaumaris, we can arrange private transfers or advise on rail tickets to and
from the first and last hotels. You can also fly into Dublin then get
the ferry over to Holyhead on Anglesey. Additionally you can fly into Valley
which is a small airport on Anglesey which welcomes flights from Cardiff
although these aren’t very regular.We can arrange transfers from Holyhead port and Valley airport.

By Ferry

Anglesey has
a ferry port in Holyhead which welcomes regular ferries from Dublin, Ireland. You
can travel onto Bangor either by private transfer or by rail.

By Train

The nearest
train station is Bangor which is 20 minutes by an included privatetransfer to
Beaumaris. Return transfer from your last hotel in Trearddur Bay to Holyhead
train station is also included. Bangor is well served by rail being a
stop on the main line from London Euston to Holyhead. We can advise on rail
travel to and from Bangor/Holyhead.

By Car

There is a free car park
(limited spaces) at both of the hotels in Beaumaris where you can leave your car
for the duration of the trek and be transferred back here to collect your car
at the end of the trip. There is also a large car park right next to Bangor
train station where you can leave your car for the duration at an approximate
cost of £15 for the week.